Northland School Division

Northland School Division (NSD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tessa Dagenais as the Northland Online School Vice-Principal. Tessa, who has been with NSD for nine years, has been teaching at Northland Online School since it launched in 2021. 

“Tessa is an exceptional teacher and has the leadership qualities to support Northland School Division’s Education Plan priorities,” said Cal Johnson, Superintendent of Schools/CEO. “During a series of community engagements, we heard from parents and guardians who expressed that their children would benefit from graduating in their home communities. Tessa’s appointment speaks to the increased demand we are seeing from students who want to learn in their home communities and have the flexibility to choose from different learning options that best suit their needs for completing high school.”

"I am excited to take on this important leadership role with Northland Online School," said Dagenais. "I am grateful to Northland School Division for the professional learning opportunities and continuing education support. These experiences have given me the confidence and skills needed to effectively support Principal Mark Burke as Vice-Principal."

Tessa’s career with NSD began in 2015 at Anzac School and Bill Woodward School. From day one with NSD, she has demonstrated leadership qualities, an ability to teach a variety of subjects and a willingness to learn, adapt and teach with the latest technology tools. 

Since those experiences, she has put in the time and effort to prepare for school leadership responsibilities. Tessa earned a Master of Education from the University of Victoria and is working towards completing the Leadership Quality Standard.